SAMUEL S.C. YEN (1927 - 2006)
(Chinese name, SHOW CHIH, pronounced sow chee)

(Pilot)
(CNAC August 1943 - 1949)
(Hump Flights ???)

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"Begin The Beguine".
Top of the chart in 1940.
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These photos come from Carol Millen, Samuel Yen's daughter. Thanks Carol.


Samuel Shou Chih Yen


Samuel Yen hanging out the door of a C-46, I think it's a C-46.


Unknown and Samuel Yen


unknown and Samuel Shou Chih Yen


left to right
Unknown, Andrew Fong, Unknown and Samuel Yen
Where is this building? Wonder if it's still standing?
Now here's a closer look at those faces.



unknown, Samuel Shou Chih Yen, unknown and unknown
At St. John's

and a closer look at these faces recognize anyone???
I think it's the same group in the upper photo.


Samuel Yen


Unknown and Samuel Yen






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